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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,120.50 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,120.50 and 480.47 is: 662.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,120.50 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,120.50 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,120.50 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 538,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,361.03/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.99

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